In her recent post, Charli Mills suggested that the classic formula used to create a ‘hero’s journey’ in a story or novel could be applied to any work of fiction or non fiction. Her challenge this week was an exercise to write a story in 99 words (no more, no less) that “rethinks the hero”.... Continue Reading →
A Runaway’s Choice … Inspired Hope and Courage
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. ~Desmond Tutu A police siren echoes between the buildings. Ashley looks around nervously as she lets the backpack slide down her arm and quickly sits down on the busy sidewalk. She places her cap on the ground and pulls the... Continue Reading →
Heart Beats
“Do I have to have the cardioversion today? I mean, my INR was even lower than yesterday,” Jean asks the doctor, clearly very worried. This was our second trip to emergency in just as many days. Her racing heart rate and atrial fibrillation was a concern for everyone. “I spoke to Dr. Mason and he’s prepared to... Continue Reading →